UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1006 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 1006

Submission ID: 19621

Submission UUID: 8e0d280d-b3fd-4879-b1b4-e0d7323fe26d

Submission URI: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal

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Created: Fri, 05/02/2025 - 11:55 AM

Completed: Fri, 05/02/2025 - 11:55 AM

Changed: Mon, 08/25/2025 - 03:18 PM

Remote IP address: 128.186.187.198

Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

Is draft: No

Webform: UROP Project Proposal Portal

Submitted to: UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal

Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Wen Zhu

Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns She/her/hers

When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? Dr

Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) wzhu@chem.fsu.edu

Position Title Faculty

FSU College (if applicable) Arts and Sciences

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Overall Project Details

Title of the Project Mapping Career Pathways for Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduates

Project Keywords Career development

Are you currently looking for research assistants? No

Number of Research Assistants Needed 1

Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, and Education-related degrees

Project Location: On FSU Main Campus

If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation? Yes

Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s): Partially Remote

Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work? 8 hours

Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work? Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)

Overall Research Project Description This undergraduate research project aims to explore and document the diverse career trajectories available to individuals holding a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry.

Research Tasks The student researchers will: Define the skill set of Chemistry and Biochemistry graduates; design and distribute surveys targeting current students and recent graduates, conduct interviews with alumni and industry professionals to gather qualitative insights, analyze trends in job markets, required skills, and geographic mobility, develop informational materials (e.g., infographics, reports, or presentations) summarizing pathways and recommendations for current students.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: reading, writing, survey design and data analysis

Mentoring Philosophy For this project, I will provide structured milestones while giving students room to shape the direction, from designing surveys and conducting interviews to analyzing and presenting results. I aim to help them develop not only research and analytical skills but also critical thinking, professional communication, and teamwork abilities that will serve them well beyond this project.

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? No

Roundtable times and Zoom links Not participating in the Roundtable

UROP Program Elements

Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes

UROP Performance Evaluation Yes

Materials Grant Yes

UROP Poster Presentation Yes

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Year 2025

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